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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You already have a good choice in U Richmond. If in-state, you might consider W&M. Of course, it’s a bit larger and public, but it still has a bit of a LAC feel. [/quote]

I'm not so sure those two options are much easier than Davidson, even if in-state.[/quote]'

While they're not  easy admits, they are in fact, easier to get into than Davidson. Size is part of  that, but it's just  fact that the admit rates are higher. Why people suggest Elon to someone who wants something like Davidson is beyond me. From an academic perspective they are night and day. Elon does not attract the curious, intellectual types that Davidson does. It's a lovely school, but not for intellectuals. [/quote]

It is better to look at stats (standardized scores, class rank, etc.) rather than admit rate as that will tell you what sort of stats you will need to present as an applicant.  On a stats basis, I don't think W&M is lower than Davidson.  Richmond is probably only marginally lower.  The leg up at W&M would be applying in-state and ED.  I saw W&L listed as well earlier and that would not be an easier candidate as well as it has marginally higher stats than Davidson (and I believe the highest SAT scores in the state of Virginia).

Back to the original question, there should be many candidates if you look at the schools on the USNWR National LAC list that are lower ranked.  Schools like Rhodes and Sewanee come to mind.

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